I have a question regarding a tummy tuck. I am 5’4 and 125 lbs. Have had 2 prior pregnancy and gained 80 lbs with each pregnancy. Both my children were born via c/s. Have had two consultations and one doctor recommended a tummy tuck, muscle repair, and lipo. Second recommended same but more Fdl with a horizontal and vertical incision . Trying to get insight if necessary to have the vertical incision.
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June 23, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck with lipo and muscle repair will work for you
From your photograph it seems you have a complex situation with extreme looseness of your abdominal wall and what I think is significant umbilical distortion. Your weight gain may or may not play a significant role in this. I would absolutely recommend you return to your plastic surgeon who...
The photo seems to demonstrate both skin laxity and a small amount of fat which would very likely improve nicely with a standard abdominoplasty. As the laxity this photo seems to emphasize is in the upper abdomen and overall, I think your true tissue excess is on the smaller side, I recommend...
Has your bellybutton always had such a small opening? This may well lead to moisture retention and chronic fungal infections. Maybe your plastic surgeon has some ideas on how to enlarge the opening which may do away with your problem. Good luck with things.
